Azim Premji didn’t allow his son to stay in Wipro’s guesthouse because…, today he is…

In India Ratan Tata and Azim Premji are known for their philanthropic work. Azim Premji has set a benchmark in corporate social responsibility with his great work for society. Today, he has handed over the legacy of Wipro to his son, Rishad Premji.

Rishad Premji is also known for his simplicity and down to earth nature. Before being appointed as Chairman, Rishad was the Chief Strategy Officer at Wipro. He has also held the positions like Chairman at NASSCOM which is an organization representing IT companies in India, during 2018-19. In 2014, the World Economic Forum recognized him as a Young Global Leader.

Rishad Premji’s Early Life

Rishad joined Wipro in 2007 after gaining good experience in global organizations. Before Wipro, he worked in London and also with GE Capital. He has done MBA from Harvard Business School and received an award as the Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.

In 2005, Rishad married Aditi, his classmate at Harvard Business School, in a simple ceremony. The couple has two children, Rohan and Riya. Rishad enjoys reading and listening to music in his leisure time.

Guest House Incident

Azim Premji is known for his strong values and raised his children with the same principles he has gained from his father. When Rishad was in London, he once asked for permission from his father to stay at Wipro’s guesthouse. Azim Premji denied the request, stating that the guesthouse was a company asset. This is how Premji maintained a clear boundary between personal and corporate resources.

Azim Premji’s Early Life 

Azim Premji was born on July 24, 1945, and joined Wipro at the very young age of 21 when his father passed away. He took Wipro to the next level from where his father left it. Despite the family’s comfortable financial background, Azim Premji valued hard work and integrity.

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